light Lexus IS220d 2011 Owner's Manual

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Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on
and flashes to indicate that
the master warning sys-
tem has detected a mal-
function.
P. 4 7 4
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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*1:Open door warning buzzer:
P. 477
*2:Driver's and front passenger’s seat belt reminders:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The
buzzer sounds for 30 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at
least 20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the
buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes com-
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The
malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional as soon as possible.
Electric power steering warning light
When the battery is low or when the voltage drops temporarily, the electric
power steering warning light may come on.
Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder and
warning buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning
buzzer to sound, even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.

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CAUTION
When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly
hold and operate it using more force than usual.
NOTICE
If the fuel filter warning light comes on (vehicles with a manual transmis-
sion)
Never drive the vehicle with the warning light on. Continued driving with
water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection pump.

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If a warning message is displayed
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and
perform the following actions:
Left-hand drive vehicles
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order
to indicate that a message is
currently being displayed on
the multi-information dis-
play.
Multi-information display
Right-hand drive vehicles
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order
to indicate that a message is
currently being displayed on
the multi-information dis-
play.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights turns on again after performing the
following actions, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

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Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display. The following warning indicates the possibil-
ity of damage to the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display. Failing to investigate the cause of the follow-
ing warnings may lead to the system operating abnormally and
possibly cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional, immediately.
Warning messageDetails
(Flashing)
Indicates an abnormal engine oil pressure.
The warning light may turn on if the engine oil
pressure is too low.
Warning messageDetails
(Flashing)
Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock sys-
tem.

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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-crash safety
system.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight
leveling system
(If equipped)
Indicates a Lexus parking assist-sensor malfunc-
tion.
The malfunctioning assist-sensor is shown flash-
ing on the display.
(Flashing)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar
cruise control system.
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
Warning messageDetails

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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Inte-
rior
buzzerExte-
rior
buzzer
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Once(Comes on for 10 sec-
onds.)
(Flashing)
Indicates that an
attempt was
made to start the
engine without
the electronic
key being pres-
ent, or the elec-
tronic key was
not functioning
normally.
Start the engine
with the elec-
tronic key
present. *
Once3
times
(Flashing)
Indicates that a
door other than
the driver’s door
has been opened
or closed with
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other than
OFF and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.
Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.

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Replacing a flat tire
Chock the tires.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).
Turn the tire jack portion “A”
by hand until the notch of the
jack is in contact with the jack
point.
STEP1
Flat tireWheel
chock posi-
Front
Left-
hand
sideBehind the
rear right-
hand side
Right-
hand
sideBehind the
rear left-
hand side
Rear
Left-
hand
sideIn front of
the front
right-hand
Right-
hand
sideIn front of
the front
left-hand
STEP2
STEP3

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IS250/220d/200d_EERaise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and
the tire.
When resting the tire on the
ground, place the tire so that the
wheel design faces up to avoid
scratching the wheel surface.
STEP4
STEP5

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If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are
being followed (P. 156), consider each of the following points.
The engine will not start even when the starter motor operates
normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
IS250: Refuel the vehicle.
IS220d and IS200d: P. 531
The engine may be flooded. (IS250)
Try to restart the engine once more following correct start-
ing procedures. (P. 156)
There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer sys-
tem.
(P. 96)
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a
low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
The battery may be discharged. (P. 524)
The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
The battery may be discharged. (P. 524)
There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional, if the problem can-